FnkyChkn has helped so many of us, here's how we return the favour!

[Jaak]

Thanks FnkyChkn for all your help!

FnkyChkn, has helped a great deal of us in his quest to be a better tech. Be it just explaining how something works, or helping to troubleshoot a problem for a member frustrated with an issue on their LX, Pete is so widely recognised for his ability and desire to help us out that threads even get posted with "FnkyChkn" in the title. He doesn't even have an LX, but does have one of the predecessor vehicles built at the very same plant of the LX.

Many of us have been fortunate enough to meet Pete in person and discovered what a truly great guy he is.

Seeing all the help, many of us have wanted to give something back as a token of our appreciation. A couple of times we tried, but Pete asked us to stop, as he was learning as well, while helping and didn't think it was necessary.

Well, some of us just won't take no for an answer, it seems...

So we went underground... :mrgreen:

Still wanting to put together a collection for Pete, we started a little forum (Thanks to Bandit for pointing me to proboards) and created "ChknPrts" to have a place to discuss what to give Pete in return.

http://chknprts.proboards91.com

Which also gave us a place to link to a Paypal Donation page, out of sight from Pete!

http://www.geocities.com/tokenrt/jaak/FnkyChknDonation.html

The next challenge was, how do we let people know about this site? We couldn't just post it! Token had the fabulous idea of a book to pass around to write and sign to thank our FnkyChkn for the help he gives us. And then we'd contact everyone we could that had signed it or expressed an interest in signing it and let them know about ChknPrts.

Well, it worked out well, as at Carsten's Montreal Meet, Token and I were delighted to present Pete not only with the book, but the reason for it...

FnkyChkn is going on the SRT Track Experience!

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e287/hemiwagn/Montreal%202007/IMG_7127Large.jpg (http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e287/hemiwagn/Montreal%202007/IMG_7127Large.jpg)
Click for a larger picture!

Thanks to the generousity of LXForums members, not only do we get to thank him and give something back, but he'll get to drive many SRTs not just LX's and learn even more about these great LX cars!

Token (right) gave Pete the book, and jaak (left) gave him a windshield sticker for the SRT TRACK EXPERIENCE. I was honoured to explain how so many members here at LXForums were compelled to give and as a result, Pete can not only go to the event, but all expenses paid.

I tell you, I've never seen a more excited FnkyChkn!!!!
:banana::banana:

Since we've presented this to Fnky we've found that we missed a number of people that would have loved to have known, and didn't find out until recently. Token and I did our best to tell everyone we could, but obviously missed a number of people. As a result, I'm keeping the link open in case you still want to give a little back to Pete for this.

Many thanks to Token for this, as it never would have happened without him. Great friends helping great friends. Fantastic!

Pete, it's been said in the book, it's been said in the forum, by many people. Thanks again for all you do for us. It's great to know you, it great that you make LXForums yet another reason to be a favourite place for all of us to spend time.

This is well deserved and we're all looking forward to working with you to get to the track!!! :not_worth

[Jaak]

Oh, and in case you were wondering what my "Mad Mod Money" fund was for in my signature... That was the donation tracking for Pete!

Currently, we're at [-]$1600![/-] [-]$1650![/-] [-]$1720![/-] $1730!

[Ghostface Mag]

Congrats.....:thumbs_u:

[GasGunR]

Thanks for the update Jim:)

Now that I've seen your pic though dinner is out, not letting my wife anywhere near you;)

[Junior]

Great job fellas! Well done all around!

And Pete, it's nothing that wasn't long overdue! Thanks again for being here for us.

[sugar-tj]

he is still helping, i asked pete about the rattle in my sunroof, he looked at it, tapped on the headliner, told me it may be a loose screw, and tapped again.... on the way home the thing didn't rattle once..
pete you got the magic touch...LOL...
thanks again,
tom

[ZMagnum]

How great is that? You guys found the perfect thing for Pete.

It's also nice to see what the three of you look like. I see that Pete isn't the only one with fnkychkn legs.

[LowGo]

Well, some of us just won't take no for an answer, it seems...



And, thank goodness for that! :rock:


Congrats, Pete. You really deserve this. I hope you have the time of your life driving those SRT's! :racing:

[HemiLover]

WOW how cool are you guys!! I've been on this forum for a little over a month and one of the first things I noticed was what a tremendous asset all three of you are to this forum and it's members! I've learned more from FnkyChkn, jaak and Token posts than I could have ever hoped to gleen out of shop manuals, dealer mechanics, my neighbor, etc.... saved me lots of $$$ and aggrevation!
Jim you have helped me personally and I can't thank you enough! I will be posting pics next week that will attest to that!
All three of you are class acts indeed...CONGRATS Pete! You deserve more!!

[Magnacharged]

Many thankx Pete
You're a gentleman and a scholar
And many thankx to Token and jaak for doing this for all of us.

Rick

[Token]

Well said jaak, but I've come to expect that.

There is absolutely no doubt that Pete deserved this, for all that he has done to help everyone on LXForums.com.

I am truly privileged to call him my friend.

I actually went from Montréal to Ottawa yesterday, because I had to work there today, and I no sooner get into town than my cell phone rings. It's no one else but the fnky chkn himself, inviting me for dinner at his house with the rest of the chicken clan. (Actually we had Chicken for dinner, but I think it was one of those relatives that no one likes LOL)

Thank you again Pete, for your wonderful hospitality.

I have made some great lifelong friends here, jaak, hemiwagn, Hemi31, fnky chkn, and the list goes on and on. :huddle:

It felt really good doing something for such a great guy!

Even though Pete and jaak were about to burst into tears during the presentation, you could feel the love.

Actually, Pete told me over dinner, that he was just trying NOT to pass out on Carsten's lawn.

Lastly, thanks to all of you who made this happen for one awesome guy. Your donations, and heartfelt messages in the Fnky Guestbook just go to show that there are great people in this world.

I am very happy, and extremely proud to be among some of the best, right here.

[whelin]

It was a pleasure to witness such an event for a great guy. Even if his choice of hockey teams is questionable.:doh: . Jim and Dave you are to be commended for your efforts. Teresa took these pics of the presentation so I made this for you all. What a great forum.

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p102/whelin/fnky.gif

[Bubba's Dragon]

This is great stuff! Pete is a great guy and always willing to help out people with answering the simplest of questions to posting pictures on how to properly bleed brakes.. Thanks much!

[lowriderman3]

Wow! That is awesome! Well deserving! You guys are top notch!!

[NVRDUN]

Thats awesome! This place has alot of great people, thats why I keep coming back. Jaak, I was just about to post a comment about what you were saving up "mad mod money" for. Now I know, and it is a sweet mod!!

[hemiwagn]

Great account of the saga, jaak, well put as always. Token: AMAZING idea there to present him with the book as a diversion. Whelin--nice mini slide show. And fnky -- thank you so much for all the help you have dispensed. This place would not be the same without you.

[MAGFX]

Dang, the folks on this forum are definitely some of the best on earth...and I am hoping that some of the goodness rubs off. :beerchug:

Thank you so much Pete and have a blast at the SRT Experience. :not_worth:racing:

You, Jim and Dave, never amaze me, since I know first hand the kind of people you are. :not_worth:not_worth

[InferAl]

Well deserved for a great guy

[DMAG]

Pete is the man. WELL deserved. Way to go Jaak and Token!

[XKWIZIT]

Congratulations Pete!!!! Very well deserved, if I may say so.

A special thanks also goes out to all for making this event come true.
did you manage to get that song played during the book unveiling> "I`ve been everywhere, Man"! ?????? LOL:Na_Na_Na_Na:

[Super T]

I tell you, I've never seen a more excited FnkyChkn!!!!


But you have seen other excited FnkyChkn's??? :wtf:

Thanks, guys, for putting this together :thumbs_u:

[Jaak]

But you have seen other excited FnkyChkn's??? :wtf:

Thanks, guys, for putting this together :thumbs_u:

Yes, and every one of them looked exactly like Pete, but less excited. :mrgreen:

[mjc1241]

I had what I thought was a VIN number problem and was told to contact Pete (fnkychkn) who did some research for me without knowing me from Adam. Just recently, I have a problem with one of my headlights and it just dawmed on me, "Hey, PM Pete to see if he could help." and sure enough, Pete sends me a headlight removal schematic and gives me another member to PM if I need additonal help. Pete, I have said it a few times in my PMs to you but you can never say thanks enough to someone who helps you in your time of need.
Thanks again Pete and you deserve it.

Reese

[grinner]

freakin cool.

[32Noir]

"Exxxxxxcellent" Way to go guys. I'm impressed with the way you made this happen. Pete most certainly deserves this small token of our appreciation.

[nhdave]

A salute to Mr FnkyChkn for his support and all those that supported him!





http://www.silviapecota.com/media/1A_Salute/Salute.jpg

[JESUSFREAK]

Well deserved, the chicken has been a wealth of knowledge to all of us.

[Netsrac]

I am very happy that we used my event as a place to present this well deserved award to Pete.

When Pete arrived (one of the first) Saturday morning, he parked his "mule" out on the street. I told him that he is the guest of honor and to park it in the guest of honor parking spot, and Bigjim parked his mule next to it, so it would not feel lonely.

I met Pete's son as well, who seems to be a great kid, and I told him how proud his dad was of him.

I have always admired and liked Pete and everything he has given to this forum, I couldn't think of a more deserving person.

[DannyC]

I'm sorry I missed out on this. Didn't hear about it till today. There's just not enough good things you can say about FnkyChkn or the rest of the guys here for that matter.

Well deserved!

[Go Mango]

Congrats to the fnkster, having met him, I know he is a true gentleman with true LX tranny fluid instead of blood.
Great job Jaak and Token, it takes great people to get things like that started, all 3 deserve a great big THANK YOU!!!!

[MooNDoGGie]

Nice one guys! :thumbs_u:

[Magma]

Good on ya Jim and Dave... I'm sure Pete will NEVER forget this. It couldnt have went to more well deserved guy. I just wish I was there to witness the presentation first hand. :(

[a76marine]

While I am not always the most visible of LXForums members I wanted to pass along thanks and gratitude to Fnky for the help his posts have been to me.

It's because of him and many other great posting members that I haven't HAD to be more visible asking questions, I can just search for the answers.

Thanks pete! :kinglock:

[rander]

Couldn't have gone to a better man. Congrats Mr. Fnkychkn. Now, go and have some fun!!!

[jarrod]

Congrats Fnkychkn, Have fun!....

[Jaak]

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e266/srt8jaak/SRT%20Track%20Experience/srthemiwagnviper.jpg

Pete, a taste of what's to come... Hemiwagn getting in a Viper!

[MADDOG`]

Awesome Idea! I've not been on here all that long but have seen Fnky's posted help and the info he comes up with here. He does a fantastic job and never, ever seems to expect anything for it. This is well deserved, IMHO.

And Jaak...see you in a couple of weeks out here in the Great NorthWet!!!

Michael

[Turf]

funky has been a huge help to me more than once and it's nice to give something back. now if i could just talk him into becoming the SM at my local dealer ;)

have fun mr. chicken!

[fnkychkn]

i am at a loss for words. how can i even start to thank you guys. what you have done for me goes way beyond friendship. i just hope that i can someday thank each and eveyone of you in person.

as Token said, standing there on Carsten's lawn, my knees shaking, lower lip quivering, head getting light, eyes tearing up, just hoping i wouldn't keel over. i felt the support of everyone present and managed to stay upright.

i am anxiously looking forward to this event and hope i can share the experience with as many of you as i can.

a GREAT BIG THANK YOU to everyone involved.

Token & jaak, you sneaky bosturds. i never suspected a thing. :thumbs_u:

[andre2420]

As others have said, it's well deserved. I think you've already helped us enough. I'm lucky to see you often enough to say that first hand.

[COOKZ32]

Thanks Pete for all your help and kindness!:beerchug:

[mhigham]

Oh, and in case you were wondering what my "Mad Mod Money" fund was for in my signature... That was the donation tracking for Pete!

Currently, we're at [-]$1600![/-] [-]$1650![/-] $1720!

HOLY CRAP, that was good. Though I was out of the loop, I will check out the links and see what I can do. :beerchug:

I was in for Grinner and that was cool. Pete helps out a lot and always seems to enjoy it - even looking up VIN's, codes, and flash updates that are VERY helpful to some or even just need something explained.

Mike

[dredog95]

I also would like to thank you fnky,you have helped me a few times in need.:thumbs_u:

[intruder99]

I was a lucky witness of that event and meeting Pete was a great moment for me. Another surprise was that we could talk together in french.

Félicitations Pete, profite pleinement de l'expérience SRT8 ! :racing:

[srt-hardware]

See this?

http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z155/srt-hardware/th_FunkyChickenMovie.jpg (http://s188.photobucket.com/albums/z155/srt-hardware/?action=view&current=FunkyChickenMovie.flv)

[intruder99]

See this?

http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z155/srt-hardware/th_FunkyChickenMovie.jpg (http://s188.photobucket.com/albums/z155/srt-hardware/?action=view&current=FunkyChickenMovie.flv)

Let's Whelin have his thought on that ! LOL

[whelin]

Let's Whelin have his thought on that ! LOL

Whelin thought he wouldn't have to hear that voice for another year :wink:

[CANDYAPPLE]

Way to go guys.......and Pete didn't suspect a thing...amazing that it was kept "under wraps" so well. A fantastic job all around and a more deserving recipient, you couldn't have found!


Cheers CANDYAPPLE:beerchug:

[ephines]

Beautiful person..

[Magnumb_SRT]

Hey jaak and Token.....what a fantastic effort and gesture with the SRT Experience award for another great guy that helps so many so often.....MR. fnkychkn! Well done guys!!!

Really bummed I missed the Montreal event last weekend and sounds....and looks like it was a fantastic event! Hope to connect soon!

- Glen

[MooNDoGGie]

I'll echo what everyone else has said. Pete is a great guy and deserves this experience. Jim and Dave. Well done! This is a great community ain't it?

[cadzilla74]

All I can say is, what a neat gesture and what a great idea. Thank you again Pete for all you have done for members here, I sincerely hope you continue to consider it time well spent on your part because the rest of us are hopelessly tongue-tied expressing our thanks for all your help here.

I am slightly disappointed in one respect, I volunteered and posted many times that I would be happy to take the book around TX to drag strips and M&G's and get the large contingency of Texans here to sign the book. (We do have our own Regional Forum after all). I was never even graced with a reply to the effect that it was either impossible due to time constraints nor that I would be contacted as to when TX would receive the treasured tome. I am in no way trying to toss sour grapes into the mix here because I believe this was a beautiful and inspired project from the start. I'm just a bit saddened that the many fans of Pete here in TX never got the opportunity to sign the book and I feel I must take the blame for that since I am not necessarily the "voice of TX" nor any kind of popularity contest winner. I just wish some of our more illustrious (and mod-crazy) Texans had echoed my repeated requests so that we too could have expressed our appreciation for all Pete has done.

Pete, if you'd like, you are welcome to keep the ball rolling and send the book out to the "nether regions" yourself so that we may continue to embellish the pages of this noble book with the accolades you so richly deserve.

And drive them friggin' SRT's like ya stole 'em, boy!!!!

[SeadooSandi]

Enjoy the SRT8 experience! Thanks again for all your input and help.

[Jaak]

All I can say is, what a neat gesture and what a great idea. Thank you again Pete for all you have done for members here, I sincerely hope you continue to consider it time well spent on your part because the rest of us are hopelessly tongue-tied expressing our thanks for all your help here.

I am slightly disappointed in one respect, I volunteered and posted many times that I would be happy to take the book around TX to drag strips and M&G's and get the large contingency of Texans here to sign the book. (We do have our own Regional Forum after all). I was never even graced with a reply to the effect that it was either impossible due to time constraints nor that I would be contacted as to when TX would receive the treasured tome. I am in no way trying to toss sour grapes into the mix here because I believe this was a beautiful and inspired project from the start. I'm just a bit saddened that the many fans of Pete here in TX never got the opportunity to sign the book and I feel I must take the blame for that since I am not necessarily the "voice of TX" nor any kind of popularity contest winner. I just wish some of our more illustrious (and mod-crazy) Texans had echoed my repeated requests so that we too could have expressed our appreciation for all Pete has done.

Pete, if you'd like, you are welcome to keep the ball rolling and send the book out to the "nether regions" yourself so that we may continue to embellish the pages of this noble book with the accolades you so richly deserve.

And drive them friggin' SRT's like ya stole 'em, boy!!!!

Wow, I don't know what happened there, as I wasn't doing the book... I'm sure Token can answer that for you. Guaranteed, there was no intent to avoid you as Dave's just not like that at all. I do recall the book was at times very busy and at times in limbo being tracked. I thought it did make it to TX, so that sucks that you missed it.

I think if Pete's interested in letting it go around again, that would be awesome, as there's space in there!

Or you guys can PM Pete with your notes, and they can be pasted in.

Whatever works for Pete!

[fnkychkn]

All I can say is, what a neat gesture and what a great idea. Thank you again Pete for all you have done for members here, I sincerely hope you continue to consider it time well spent on your part because the rest of us are hopelessly tongue-tied expressing our thanks for all your help here.

I am slightly disappointed in one respect, I volunteered and posted many times that I would be happy to take the book around TX to drag strips and M&G's and get the large contingency of Texans here to sign the book. (We do have our own Regional Forum after all). I was never even graced with a reply to the effect that it was either impossible due to time constraints nor that I would be contacted as to when TX would receive the treasured tome. I am in no way trying to toss sour grapes into the mix here because I believe this was a beautiful and inspired project from the start. I'm just a bit saddened that the many fans of Pete here in TX never got the opportunity to sign the book and I feel I must take the blame for that since I am not necessarily the "voice of TX" nor any kind of popularity contest winner. I just wish some of our more illustrious (and mod-crazy) Texans had echoed my repeated requests so that we too could have expressed our appreciation for all Pete has done.

Pete, if you'd like, you are welcome to keep the ball rolling and send the book out to the "nether regions" yourself so that we may continue to embellish the pages of this noble book with the accolades you so richly deserve.

And drive them friggin' SRT's like ya stole 'em, boy!!!!
if you pm me an address, i'll ship it out this weekend. that goes for anyone who wishes to add to it.

as jaak said, if anyone wants to pm me a message, i'll paste it in there.

thanks to all. you're all my faves. :)

[cadzilla74]

I'm sure we'll get a M&G going this summer where a large number of TX folks will be in attendance (something centrally located so DFW and Houston areas can both get there). I'd be happy to PM you in advance of one of these meets once a date is set and we can get everybody who wants to sign it in one shot. I will pay the mailing/shipping costs when the time comes.

Once again, Pete, enjoy the SRT Experience and the book. Very well deserved and nice job to all who made it possible.

[Daniel454]

Yep, just going to echo what has been said already. Congrats Pete! and Thankls for all the help!

[TxSwimDad]

I'm sure we'll get a M&G going this summer where a large number of TX folks will be in attendance (something centrally located so DFW and Houston areas can both get there). I'd be happy to PM you in advance of one of these meets once a date is set and we can get everybody who wants to sign it in one shot. I will pay the mailing/shipping costs when the time comes.

Once again, Pete, enjoy the SRT Experience and the book. Very well deserved and nice job to all who made it possible.


That would be great! Can someone bring it to Waco next weekend? We have quite of few of us coming in from all over Tx. (Waco M&G details in the Tx forum).

[cadzilla74]

Waco leapt immediately to mind if someone wants to handle the details with Pete. Unfortunately I won't be in attendance. Going to the Indy car race at TMS that night.

[TxSwimDad]

Waco leapt immediately to mind if someone wants to handle the details with Pete. Unfortunately I won't be in attendance. Going to the Indy car race at TMS that night.


I PM'ed Pete promising to return it to him if he gets it to me. It would be great to add the Texas crowds signatures.
Les K

[Mosie]

Enjoy Funky, and thanks for your help for all of us!!!

[TORREDAYTONA]

well deserved ,even though i havent been around that long in the forum i know he s one swell guy

[MooNDoGGie]

Pete's not swell. He's swollen. :) Right Pete? Bahahaha

[TxSwimDad]

I PM'ed Pete promising to return it to him if he gets it to me. It would be great to add the Texas crowds signatures.
Les K


I received the book on Friday and took it to the Waco M&G today. Added more signatures and well wishes.

With Fnky's approval I'm willling to send it to another M&G if anyone has one coming up.

Les

[fnkychkn]

just came back from Beaver Run SRT track experience in Wampum Pensylvania. it was an incredible weekend, in the company of some of LXforums' finest. Token, jaak (& bil Vic), Hemiwagn, Magnumb (& bil John), i want to thank you guys for sharing this experience with me. i'll be telling stories for a long time to come.

i also want to take this opportunity to thank each and everyone of you who made this weekend possible. i am truly grateful.

i know i should be posting pictures. i did bring my camera and if i wasn't such a tard, i'd have remembered to actually use it. :loser:

[Jaak]

It's so hard to pick it up, when you're having such a good time...

But I have this feeling Pete enjoyed driving them all, the Crossfire, the Cherokee, the 300, Charger and Magnum, and like all of us, who wouldn't want to do this?

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e266/srt8jaak/SRT%20Track%20Experience/th_srtte07fc.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/albums/e266/srt8jaak/SRT%20Track%20Experience/?action=view&current=srtte07fc.flv)

[RobAGD]

Kick a$$ Pete ! That what we call the GSEG :)

Man I hope you got a hot lap with an Instructer in one of those vipers :)

So when are you going to get the Viper and insall teh Snow tires :lol:

Glad you had a good time man !

-Robert

[glhs837]

Pete was in my group, TEam Hammer, I didnt even know, til a discussion about disabling ESP came up, and when he came up after and mentioned the key trick, I mentioned Id seem what he recommended on the forums, but it didnt work on my car, he asked what forums:) We got to talking, my jaw dropped when he told me he who he was :)

A driving machine, Pete is, folks:) Good to meet ya, Pete:) Now, every post of yours will have an accent when I read them:)

[Jaak]

Now, that's funny... Did you know that Magnumb_SRT and I were also in Team Hammer?

Token and Hemiwagn were in Team Buttercup, which was renamed to Team Greg!

[Token]

Pete was in my group, TEam Hammer, I didnt even know, til a discussion about disabling ESP came up, and when he came up after and mentioned the key trick, I mentioned Id seem what he recommended on the forums, but it didnt work on my car, he asked what forums:) We got to talking, my jaw dropped when he told me he who he was :)

A driving machine, Pete is, folks:) Good to meet ya, Pete:) Now, every post of yours will have an accent when I read them:)Had no idea you were there!!!
So you had Jaak, and Magnumb in your group too. Hemiwagn and I were on Team Buttercup

Or you could just read Jaak's post because apparently he hit enter while I was typing. LOL

[HemiLover]

Very cool Gents!! Thanks for sharing the video that was a genuine ear to ear grin!

[ZMagnum]

That was great. I'm so glad you got to attend. I'm so happy for you Pete. Good things happen to good people.

[Jaak]

Or you could just read Jaak's post because apparently he hit enter while I was typing. LOL

LOL! We even do this talking! :friday:

[the hurse]

thats sweet. i dont know how i missed this thread, but thats great that you all were able to put that together for the Chkn!! Congrats man, and Im glad you had a great time!!

[Jaak]

Autocross times for Team Hammer:

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e266/srt8jaak/SRT%20Track%20Experience/srtte07001aa.jpg

Many miles later travelling along the highway, the smiles are still strong!

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e266/srt8jaak/SRT%20Track%20Experience/srtte07028.jpg

[Jaak]

The parking lot, just as we were about to leave... Not a bad Meet and Greet!

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e266/srt8jaak/SRT%20Track%20Experience/srtte07011aa.jpg

[SilvaSurfer]

Looks like you guys had a ball, congrats Pete for all your hard work and dedication...

[Smoove06CSRT]

Go TEAM SHAKE AND BAKE!! LOL

Glad you enjoyed it!!

[Go Mango]

Great stuff, so glad to see that grin on Pete's face, Jaak, thanks for sharing that video.
You guys certainly do LXforum proud.

[Jimsmag06]

i am at a loss for words. how can i even start to thank you guys. what you have done for me goes way beyond friendship.

Family ,Pete......This is Family you are part of!

[hemiwagn]

Our group at the breakfast SRT provides...

L to R:
hemiwagn, token, vic (jaak's bro-in-law), magnumb, john (magnumb's bro-in-law), fnky. Missing from this shot is Jaak - he is behind fnky but not visible in the pic.

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e287/hemiwagn/SRT%20Experience%20Beaver/IMG_0407Medium.jpg

At the end a limited number of prizes were given,
Fnky won the DRAG RACE COMPETITION!
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e287/hemiwagn/SRT%20Experience%20Beaver/IMG_0460cropMedium.jpg

I rode part of the way down in Token's car with fnky...
Pilot Token:
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e287/hemiwagn/SRT%20Experience%20Beaver/IMG_0216Medium.jpg

Co-Pilot Fnky: (the smile never left all weekend)
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e287/hemiwagn/SRT%20Experience%20Beaver/IMG_0217Medium.jpg

[hemiwagn]

We got some nice pics of the cars on the way down.

I love this shot of jaak's srt8 with the foose wheels ablur...
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e287/hemiwagn/SRT%20Experience%20Beaver/IMG_0281cropLarge.jpg


Another shot of jaak -- look at the upper right corner of the pic.
Kids - don't do this at home....
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e287/hemiwagn/SRT%20Experience%20Beaver/IMG_0219Large.jpg

Nice shot of magnumb in motion:
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e287/hemiwagn/SRT%20Experience%20Beaver/IMG_0380Large.jpg

And a vid fly-by... (sound off -- lots of wind noise in the vid)
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e287/hemiwagn/SRT%20Experience%20Beaver/th_MVI_0286.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/albums/e287/hemiwagn/SRT%20Experience%20Beaver/?action=view&current=MVI_0286.flv)

Jaak's awezoom srt8 -- it really is a photogenic car!
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e287/hemiwagn/SRT%20Experience%20Beaver/IMG_0283Medium.jpg

[Jaak]

Yeah, I leaned around the other side, but obviously John Hammer is a better driver than photographer!

I know you'll fix the link but here's the missing pic. (Note the newly applied Pentastar!)

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e287/hemiwagn/SRT%20Experience%20Beaver/IMG_0281cropLarge.jpg

[whelin]

Awesome pics and video. Great to see such great guys having such a great time.

[hemiwagn]

Token seems downright giddy about FULL THROTTLE CHALLENGE (1/16th mile drag strip):
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e287/hemiwagn/SRT%20Experience%20Beaver/IMG_0408Medium.jpg

Hemiwagn about to take the Viper for a spin in the ADVANCED DRIVING module. The instructor rides along and gives you pointers about how to navigate the course.
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e287/hemiwagn/SRT%20Experience%20Beaver/IMG_0423Medium.jpg

Token about to do the same:
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e287/hemiwagn/SRT%20Experience%20Beaver/IMG_0437Medium.jpg


Token with Brian (our group's handler)
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e287/hemiwagn/SRT%20Experience%20Beaver/IMG_0415Medium.jpg

Brian was a great guy, and a hell of a driver.

He kindly invited us to join them for dinner, which we did. The two viper instructors joined us too. Man the laughs and stories at that table made my sides split.

To show once again how these cars transcend being just vehicles, we had dinner at a restaurant that was managed by one of that day's SRT participants.
Then another participant bought us a round of drinks and invited us back to his house to keep partying. Here is a shot of the nut job Canadians in his billiard room:

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e287/hemiwagn/SRT%20Experience%20Beaver/IMG_0462re2Small.jpg

[hemiwagn]

Found in headlight:
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e287/hemiwagn/SRT%20Experience%20Beaver/IMG_0237Medium.jpg

I don't know why but this vid has a real 'home movie' feel to it. Real hams in that red car. Watch it to the end.
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e287/hemiwagn/SRT%20Experience%20Beaver/th_MVI_0226.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/albums/e287/hemiwagn/SRT%20Experience%20Beaver/?action=view&current=MVI_0226.flv)

You are not supposed to see the ground through the lower grille on a magnum. Generally the grille is supposed to be attached to the bumper cover...
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e287/hemiwagn/SRT%20Experience%20Beaver/IMG_0418Medium.jpg

But apparently, SRT8 Magnums lose bits when they travel through the grass at high speed....

Ok diff topic:
Magnumb is the guy that buys that "collectible" stuff (my wife calls it something else) on ebay. And he cannot resist a coin-operated claw machine. You know the ones that if you manipulate the claw just right, you can pick up a nice prize...

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e287/hemiwagn/SRT%20Experience%20Beaver/IMG_0479Medium.jpg

like say, in just two tries, a stuffed monkey.
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e287/hemiwagn/SRT%20Experience%20Beaver/IMG_0481Medium.jpg

[Jaak]

That guy in the red car's an idiot...

Speaking of which, I thought Magnumb_SRT was one for playing the claw. I never get anything on those things... He comes back (almost had the monkey in the try before) and he's describing the tension on the claw! Holy crap Glen, you're the first person I've seen who can actually play that thing!

Not everyone gets to win a Trunk Monkey.

[Jaak]

So, when are we going again? I need a fix... LOL!

[RobAGD]

lol Jaak

Go do real HPDE with a good vendor. You get to play with your car and you get some real track time on a fun road course !

Hooked On Driving has a 2 day event at NJ Motorsports park $600 for 2 days ( 1 on lighting 1 on thunderbolt ) We rented out Lighting for our rental day and they run the Rolex event on the Thunderbolt track )

-R

[Jaak]

Yeah, I want to do a track day for sure... One thing I like about the SRT one was being able to do a four wheel drift in to corner one of Watkin's Glen in an LX that wasn't mine! LOL!!! That guard rail sure got close... Whatever!

But that's a great deal Rob... I'd like to go for a run with Matt one day. It's been a dream of mine since I was a teen to drive Laguna Seca (or whatever it's called now, and I don't really care..)